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Stretch marks treatment

Stretch marks treatment

There is no specific medical stretch marks treatment and in most cases there is no need for medical services. Most stretch marks fade over time and are not that noticeable. If you have a lot of stretch marks, if they affect a large part of your body or if you are...
PCOS infertility treatment - clomid

PCOS and Infertility

Unfortunately women with PCOS are at high risk of infertility and infertility rate with PCOS is very high. During PCOS women are producing increased levels of androgens (male hormones) which is caused by the enormous production of insulin in their bodies. Another...
Cervical polyps

Cervical polyps

Cervical polyps are common – in most cases they occur in women after 20 (mainly in women who already experienced deliveries). Cervical polyp is a smooth finger-like growth in the cervix. Color of polyp could be red or reddish-purple or cherry-red or grayish-white. The...
Birth control pills

Birth control pills – Missed pills

In general birth control pills are very popular. Often pills called also “birth control pills” and/or “combined pills” and/or “combined oral contraceptives (COC)”. The effectiveness of different brands is fluctuating between 95% - 99% (if correctly used!). Combined...
Depression in women

Depression in women

It is well known that about twice as many women as men experience depression. It was noted that girls 14-18 years of age have consistently higher rates of depression than boys in the same age group. Scientists discovered several factors which are responsible for...
Genital itching natural remedies

Genital itching natural remedies

Irritating genital itching is quite common among women of all ages. In general, women can prevent most cases of genital itching due daily routine good hygiene and healthy lifestyle habits. Main causes of vaginal itching could be bacteria, yeast infection, sexually...
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Natural breast cancer prevention

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women – it affects one in eight women during their lives. Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in females worldwide. About 80% get breast cancer after 50. Breast cancer rates are much higher in developed...
Smooth skin - laser hair removal

Laser hair removal advantages and disadvantages

QUESTION I hate shaving all unwanted hair on my face and body - it is unpleasant, should be done regularly and still hairs coming faster and faster. My friend recommends to use laser for hair removal. What are Laser hair removal advantages and disadvantages? ANSWER...
Haircuts

Haircuts

Every woman wants to be beautiful and sexy. Every woman is trying to choose the right haircut which can highlight the personality, hide some small face “defects”, increase the self-confidence and match the lifestyle. But do you know how to choose the haircuts? What...
Phytoestrogens

Breast cancer and phytoestrogens

Thanks to much advanced medical technologies, nowadays it is possible to make proper analysis and discover the type of breast cancer – it is absolutely crucial for future treatments and prevention of breast cancer recurrences. There are different types of breast...
Sleeping naked

Sleeping naked

Sleeping is one of the most important periods of our daily life. Healthy sleeping is crucial – it includes right duration, right position, right timing, right habits and right environment. According to several studies, sleeping naked has several health benefits which...
Breast diseases

Breast diseases

Most women experience breast changes at some time. Your age, hormone levels and medicines you take may cause lumps, bumps and discharges. If you have a breast lump, pain, discharge or skin irritation – it means something wrong with your breasts and you should visit...
Genital odor in women

Genital odor in women

Genital odor in women could be normal and abnormal. Each healthy woman has pretty specific vaginal smell and vaginal pheromones which attract men. But sometimes genital odor could change and become strong, unpleasant and embarrassing. Genital smell can vary throughout...
Breast self-exam

Breast self-exam

During breast self-exam you are looking for changes on your breasts - a lump or change that stands out as different from the rest of your breast tissue. If you find any changes or a lump in your breast (during Breast Self-Exam or by chance) - you should examine the...
Paget disease of the breast

Paget disease of the breast

Paget disease of the breast (Paget disease of the nipple, mammary Paget disease) is a rare type of breast cancer – it involves the skin of the nipple and areola (darker circle of skin around it). According to health experts, Paget's disease occurs in menopausal women...
Infertility

Infertility

The general understanding of the word “INFERTILITY” is that despite regular sexual intercourse, without any form of contraception, a...

Sleep disorders in women

Sleep disorders in women

Nowadays many women complain about sleep disorders and/or inadequate and unsatisfying sleep. Unfortunately women experience sleep...

Birth control pills side effects

Birth control pills side effects

Birth control pills are most popular and secure method of contraception. Pills were used by millions of women during several decades...

Birth control pills – benefits

Birth control pills – benefits

Birth control pills provide certain health benefits in addition to preventing pregnancy. Before you start taking oral contraceptives,...

Female hormones

Female hormones

One stereotyped view of women portrays us all as creatures at the mercy of our hormones. 'Balls (or should it be ovaries?) to that!'...

Menstrual cramps treatment

Menstrual cramps treatment

Menstrual cramps treatment could be very easy but sometimes could be complicated. What is the treatment for common menstrual cramps...

Menstrual cramps home remedies

Menstrual cramps home remedies

Menstrual cramps are one of the most chronic pains a woman suffers. Lasting anywhere from 3 to 5 full days during your period, cramps...

Menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramps are pains in the abdominal (belly) and pelvic areas that are experienced by a woman as a result of her menstrual...

Menstrual Calendar

Menstrual Calendar

Normal menstrual cycles occur every 24 to 35 days and last a week or less. It is very important to fix several symptoms and...

Menstrual hygiene products

Menstrual hygiene products

For making decision which kind of menstrual hygiene products to use during your period, first, you should know what is available. It...

How insert tampon

How insert tampon

About tampon Tampons, like pads, are products used to absorb menstrual flow. It is a soft cotton product - pressed together to form a...

Postpone period

Postpone period

Often girls and women ask for changing dates of their periods because of swimming parties, summer holidays, diving, very special...

First period

First period

In general, the puberty and the menstrual cycle are genetically and hormonally determined and different girls can have different...

Period during pregnancy

Period during pregnancy

Is it possible to have periods during pregnancy? Does period during pregnancy mean miscarriage? Why some women have “period” during...

PMDD

PMDD

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). It is a mood disorder associated with the...

Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome

Many women have Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and sometimes it is becoming a family problem. PMS correlates with increased...

Thyroid hormones

Thyroid hormones

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located below the Adam's apple in your neck. Thyroid hormones are chemical substances...

HERMAPHRODITISM

HERMAPHRODITISM

Hermaphroditism is a form of disorder of gender development and nowadays it called “intersexuality” or “intersex”. The older term...

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is a health condition developed because of absent or decreased function of the ovaries due to a problem...

Stress induced amenorrhea

Stress induced amenorrhea

Before speaking about stress induced amenorrhea, we should understand what is stress. Stress is body response to any kind of positive...

Adrenogenital syndrome

Adrenogenital syndrome

What is Adrenogenital Syndrome? Adrenogenital Syndrome is actually the congenital adrenal hyperplasia and it refers to a group of...

Amenorrhea normal causes

Amenorrhea normal causes

Amenorrhea is the absence of periods (menstrual bleeding) for more than 6 months. Absence of periods during 2-6 months called...

Testicular Feminization

Testicular Feminization

Testicular Feminization syndrome (so called “Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome”) is a genetic condition (disorder) when female body...

Amenorrhea & Hyperprolactinemia

Amenorrhea & Hyperprolactinemia

Amenorrhea & Hyperprolactinemia is very complicated situation which could be noted in many women suffering from absence of...

Amenorrhea during obesity

Amenorrhea during obesity

Amenorrhea during obesity could be noted pretty often. Let's try to understand why and how it is happening. Obesity Definition...

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